Flt. Sub-Lieut. John Ellis Langford Hunter, R.N.A.S.
In recognition of his services with a Wing of the R.N.A.S. at Dunkirk between July and September, 1917, during which time he has carried out continuous work on offensive patrols. On the 22nd September, 1917, he destroyed two enemy aircraft which were attempting to interfere with our spotting machines.

Lieut. (T./Capt.) John Ellis Langford
Hunter, D.S.C. (Sea Patrol).
A fine fighting pilot and flight leader. On the 12th of September, whilst leading his formation on escort duty, he engaged nine Fokker biplanes. He destroyed two and drove a third down out of control. In this combat he was severely wounded in the leg.